Thomas Esmonde (VC)
Thomas Esmonde | |
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| Born | 25 May 1829 Pembrokestown, County Waterford, Ireland |
| Died | 14 January 1872 (aged 42) Bruges, Belgium |
| Buried | Bruges Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1851–1871 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 18th Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War Second Anglo-Burmese War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Thomas Esmonde, VC (25 May 1829 – 14 January 1872) was a British Army officer and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.